Title: Finance Business Systems Analyst

Hiring Range: $78,572 - $102,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Lottery

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: www.valottery.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

For more than three decades, the Virginia Lottery has worked to build a strong reputation, one synonymous with providing fun, entertaining experiences and doing so responsibly and with integrity. Proceeds from traditional Lottery games support K-12 public education in Virginia. Taxes generated by sports wagering and casino gaming, which are regulated by the Lottery, benefit other priorities of the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Lottery, an independent state agency, is currently seeking a Finance Business Systems Analyst to join its Finance and Administration Department. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.

The Business Systems Analyst will analyze the business needs of the finance department to help identify business problems as well as implement new functionality. Ensure systems are implemented as specified. Review finance system workflows, perform system testing, troubleshooting, and end-user support. Provide assistance in resolving complex accounting issues through the use of automated reports and analysis. Perform assigned account reconciliations and system balancing.

Key Responsibilities Include:
Coordinate and oversee systems development and acceptance testing for applications that affect Finance operations:
• Coordinate testing efforts between Finance, Quality Assurance, Operations, and other departments to ensure that test systems are in balance and all aspects of applications are effectively tested for acceptance.
• Review and complete requirement documentation, user stories, and implementation plans for all system changes
• Document problems and facilitates resolution.
• Keeps Finance Director and Business Operations Manager informed of critical issues.

Troubleshoot and resolve financial issues involving complex technical systems:
• Work with technical staff and managers in Finance to assist with reconciliations, systems reporting, and data analysis to identify problems, resolve issues, and streamline operations.

Develop effective monitoring and reconciliation tools to ensure systems integrity:
• Continually ensure that processes to effectively monitor systems activity are in place and effective for the timely identification of problems.

Coordinate between vendor technical resources and end users:
• Effectively coordinate with vendor technical resources (project managers and systems developers) and end users at the Lottery to identify viable solutions.
• Provide workable solutions to address issues.

Perform Special Projects as Required
• Serve as subject matter expert in areas of systems reporting, processes, and data extraction for both gaming and non-gaming systems applications.
• Assist others in learning systems applications.
• Respond to FOIA Requests
• Process iLottery winner payment for large prizes

Other duties may be required based on supplementary assignments.

Note - This position requires in-office work three days per week including Tuesday and Wednesday.

Minimum Qualifications

The person selected for this position will have:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with major studies in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, or related field.

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of automated systems, especially related to financial operations.

Extensive knowledge of databases and data analysis, and systems design concepts.

Superior knowledge of project management strategies and systems requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, both within the Lottery and externally.

Ability to communicate complex issues effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external customers.

Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal assistance from manager.

Ability to develop appropriate specifications documentation in both general and detail formats.

Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.

Strong analytical, problem solving, and leadership skills.

Proficient user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Visio, and Project.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Considerations

Experience in a progressively responsible experience in Automated Systems, including Project Management, Systems Requirements Development, and financial operations.

Knowledge of control environment and promote new technology.

Ability to react and communicate effectively in all situations. Some areas of responsibility require quick, yet thorough analyses and decisions, while others require long-term research and detailed planning involving several other states.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background investigation, and possess a valid Driver’s License. Requires in-person work three (3) days a week.

The Virginia Lottery is an independent state agency, and as such all positions are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act, as well as most Executive Branch human resources policies. The Virginia Lottery is a fun place to work and values diversity in the workforce. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The Virginia Lottery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only online applications completed in their entirety will be accepted for this position. The Virginia Lottery will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact the Virginia Lottery’s Human Resources Department at (804) 692-7000. Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-692-7000

Email: N/A

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.